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Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis outbreak: calls grow for wider vaccine rollout after Oxfordshire teen dies

The heartbreaking loss of a student in Oxfordshire due to meningitis has sparked renewed advocacy for comprehensive vaccination programs for teens across the UK. With one case of Meningitis B confirmed and further inquiries underway, health experts are rallying for updated immunizations.

The Times of India

Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine

A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease.

Evening Standard

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Meningitis outbreak in Reading: Everything we know so far

Close contacts of people linked to the outbreak in the London commuter town are being offered antibiotics as a precaution

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak Reading: Student dead and two other young people treated

The student who has died went to Henley College in Oxfordshire, with close contacts of the cases being offered antibiotics as a precaution

Evening Standard

Student dies and two people being treated after meningitis outbreak in Reading

One of the cases has been confirmed as meningitis B, which was the same strain behind a cluster of fatal cases in Kent earlier this year.

Evening Standard

Meningitis Outbreak Near University of Kent Kills Two, 30,000 Alerted

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting a major public health response.

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Teen Almost Dies From Meningitis After Sharing A Vape And Drinks During Night Out: Symptoms To Look Out For

An 18-year-old almost died from meningitis, likely contracted from sharing a vape and drinks. Early diagnosis saved her life.

International Business Times UK

Meningitis signs and symptoms as cases of potentially deadly illness on the rise

The charity Meningitis Now has urged people to be aware of the warning signs.

Daily Record

Warning as meningitis cases double - Signs and symptoms of potentially deadly disease

Leading charity Meningitis Now has warned people not to be complacent after meningitis cases doubled in a year. There is also increasing concern bout the number of fatal cases of meningitis occurring in adults over the past three months.

Daily Mirror

What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.

The Independent UK

Loose Women star causes fury with 'thoughtless' and 'distressing' meningitis comment

Sunetra Sarker has been slammed by Loose Women fans over her comments about meningitis on Friday's episode

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